Following the postponement of the Agbiz Congress 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is our pleasure to announce that the Agbiz Congress 2022 will be held at Sun City in North West from 22 to 24 June 2022.
The Agbiz Congress 2022 is one of the major events on the food, feed, fibre and beverage sectors’ agenda in South Africa. We anticipate attracting more than 400 delegates to the 2022 congress, which will feature presentations and discussion panels from local and international speakers, as well as a student case competition and various networking opportunities.
As an exciting service to the agri-food industry, the Agbiz Congress 2022 will also provide agribusinesses and their input suppliers an opportunity to showcase their latest products and services as exhibitors in the trade exhibition.
The high-tech Sun City Convention Centre at Sun City, and its new venues will play host to the plenary and breakaway sessions, and it will also house the exciting trade exhibition held for the first time.
The registration fee includes the one-and-a-half-day congress as well as the welcome reception and gala dinner. Should your partner accompany you to the social functions only, kindly note that an additional accompanying person fee applies. Please indicate it on the registration form.
Fee Type |
Description |
Early Bird |
Standard |
Additional Ticket |
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Registration Fees | Agbiz / Agbiz associate member | R4 110.00 | R4 580.00 | R0.00 |
Registration Fees | Non-member | R4 630.00 | R5 200.00 | R0.00 |
Social Event Tickets | Welcome function | R0.00 | R0.00 | R600.00 |
Social Event Tickets | Gala Dinner | R0.00 | R0.00 | R700.00 |
Sun City offers a wide range of accommodation options and each of Sun City’s four hotels has its unique style, character and attractions.
The newly refurbished Cabanas Hotel is situated at the Sun City Waterworld Lake, offering guests a contemporary twist and great ‘base’ to explore the resort. As the sun sets over the open spaces and rolling lawns the nights begin at the Cabanas pool deck, with chic cocktails and a vibrant island setting.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
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Standard Twin | R1 604.00 | R1 814.00 |
Lake Facing Twin | R1 838.00 | R2 048.00 |
Standard Family | R2 233.00 | R2 443.00 |
Often referred to as the main hotel, Soho Hotel was the first hotel to be built on the resort. This 4-star Sun City accommodation is located right at the heart of Sun City, and is central to all the activities and things to do at the resort.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
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Luxury Twin Room | R2 396.00 | R2 641.00 |
Luxury Family Room | R2 862.00 | R3 017.00 |
Named for the waterfalls and calming pools that trickle throughout the property, the 5-star Cascades Hotel is an oasis of calm in the midst of the Sun City Resort and in close proximity to all the activities Sun City has to offer.
RATES |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
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Luxury Twin Room | R3 033.00 | R3 318.00 |
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you to our sponsors for their generous and continued support.
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